It's depressing in the same way as the current turmoil in Zimbabwe is depressing - you have the vague comprehension that something bad is happening, but it's never going to affect you so who gives a shit?

The Friday night thing in the union was being billed as "LADIES' NIGHT" free entry and £1 drinks for girls. The right on women's officer said this was a disgrace to women, and instead she made them run a promotion where girls got 24% off entry - to match how much women are paid less than men or something. 24% of £4 is 96p. The girls were less than impressed.